New Releases by Monks of New Skete

America''s foremost authorities on dog care and training distill decades of experience in a comprehensive "foundational" guide for dog owners. No matter what training method or techniques you use with your dog, the training is unlikely to be optimally successful unless it is predicated on an understanding of the dog''s true nature. Dogs need food, water, exercise and play, rest, veterinary care—the basics. But since dogs naturally want to be led, they also need focused and compassionate guidance. Through abundant stories and case studies, the authors reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors, some potentially disruptive to domestic accord, and show how in addressing these behaviors you can strengthen the bond with your dog as well as keep the peace. The promise of this book is that, especially in an ever-accelerating world filled with digital distractions, you can learn from your dog''s example how to live in the moment, thereby enriching your life immeasurably.

Game-based learning is a powerful tool to successful puppy rearing and dog ownership.With this exciting guide to playful and social activities for puppies and dogs, you’ll immediately enjoy drastically improved behavior and a stronger connection with your dog. Dogs live to play! It’s hardwired into their DNA. And when approached with intention, play provides the perfect opportunity to support behavioral development, obedience, and develop strong bonds between pup and owner that will last a lifetime. The Joy of Playing with Your Dog guides you through a program of structured play with activities that lead to both better dog-to-dog and dog-to-human relationships. The games, tricks, and socialization techniques are designed specifically for puppies, adult, and even senior dogs. Discover the pleasure of science-based learning as you play our version of Hide and Seek and Red Light Green Light with your dog! Fetch taps into a dog’s prey drive, so he’ll use it in a healthy manner and Speak helps to manage excessive barking. Games like Ping Pong Recall teach your dog to come when called even with distractions. Hyper dogs become calmer with games that teach them how to develop an “off switch.” Teaching tricks like Roll Over and activities that include simple agility training at home will strengthen your bond with your dog. The critical section on socialization—an important skill that’s missing from most dog behavior programs-- teaches you how to successfully introduce and adopt dogs, as well as navigate dog parks. With over 200 cheerful, full-color photos, you’ll have all the inspiration and tools you need to cultivate good behavior with games and enrich the precious shared life between you and your dog.

Fully train your dog in just six weeks with this revolutionary new method. The Monks of New Skete, long-time breeders of German shepherds and renowned trainers of all breeds and mixes, have codeveloped a successful new training technique. They and Marc Goldberg, who pioneered the approach, offer you and your canine companion a way forward using a game-changing tool: the invisible leash or electronic collar. Now in paperback, The Art of Training Your Dog presents their compassionate, efficient system along with helpful advice on choosing the best collar. At the right moment, using a light touch—that many humans can’t even feel—strategically refocuses your dog’s attention. This method helps you create effortless teaching moments that tie into your dog’s pack instincts and help strengthen your bond with your dog. In as little as six weeks, your pup can master good leash manners; obey basic commands, such as sit, down, and stay; stop problematic behaviors; and play safely off leash with consistent recall.

Hace más de treinta años que los Monjes de New Skete son una de las autoridades más prestigiosas de Estados Unidos en adiestramiento de perros, comportamiento canino y el vínculo entre animal y humano. El programa único de los Monjes está centrado en mejorar la relación entre perro y propietario. Esta comunión empieza cuando todavía son cachorros y se basa en un profundo respeto y afecto. A través de un viaje paso a paso por las primeras semanas y meses de la vida de su cachorro, los Monjes muestran cómo, mediante el aprendizaje temprano de las formas adecuadas de comunicación con su cachorro y de respuesta a él, puede evitar comportamientos problemáticos que se vuelven cada vez más difíciles de modificar a medida que el perro madura. El arte de criar un cachorro explica con claridad las etapas críticas del desarrollo de los cachorros, cómo empezar un programa de adiestramiento completo y cómo tratar los problemas más comunes de los cachorros como mascar, saltar y enseñarle a ser limpio. También presenta información actualizada sobre implante de microchip, adiestramiento para emplear una jaula, la importancia del juego en la vida de su cachorro, adoptar perros de refugios y organizaciones de rescate, criar perros en entornos urbanos y los últimos avances en salud canina y teoría conductual canina.

Los Monjes de New Skete han conseguido renombre internacional como criadores de pastores alemanes y como destacados adiestradores de perros de todas las razas. Su método único de adiestramiento canino, desarrollado y refinado durante tres décadas, se basa en la filosofía de que "entender es la clave para la comunicación, la compasión y la comunión" con su perro. A lo largo de toda esta guía se recalca la importancia de la comunicación honesta y eficaz con su perro, especialmente en los ejercicios de adiestramiento prácticos: un curso de obediencia detallado, completo y totalmente ilustrado a través del cual los monjes le guían a usted (y a su perro) paso a paso. Cómo ser el mejor amigo de su perro cubre prácticamente todos los aspectos de la vida y el cuidado de su perro, los cuales incluyen: -Escoger un perro (¿qué raza? ¿macho? ¿hembra? ¿cachorro o perro mayor?) para que encaje en su estilo de vida. -Dónde adquirir –y dónde no adquirir– un perro.-Interpretar un pedigrí. -Adiestrar a su perro o cachorro: cuándo, dónde y cómo. -El uso adecuado de las alabanzas y la disciplina. -Alimentar, asear y asegurar que su perro esté en buen estado físico. -Reconocer y corregir los problemas conductuales caninos. -Las dificultades particulares de criar un perro donde usted vive: en una ciudad, en el campo o en un suburbio. -Las técnicas adecuadas para el cuidado completo de su mascota en cada etapa de su vida.

This treasure of a book from bestselling authors The Monks of New Skete, features meditations from their book I & Dog, along with new meditations and stunning new photography. It''s a delightful celebration in words and pictures of the special relationship we have with our dogs. With beautiful 4-color photography and meditations from the Monks, the message is simple, subtle, and sublime--resonating on every page, in every contemplative passage, and every soul-filling image. Enjoy every moment, page by page, and appreciate anew the marvelous, mysterious, heeling and hope-filled partnership between dogs and humans as it shines in BLESS THE DOG. The lessons are delivered with a gentle touch; "Dogs make us believe we can actually be as they see us." But they also do not hesitate to show just how important the possibility is: "Listen carefully to your life and you''ll find that good companionship with a dog touches the broader issues of our relationship with all creation and the Creator."

The classic bestseller that established the Monks of New Skete as America''s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond, updated to include the latest developments in canine health. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog''s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice that every dog owner needs. This new edition of The Art of Raising a Puppy features new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory.

Perhaps one of the reasons we are so devoted to our dogs is that they help us become who we''re supposed to be. "How easy to get lost in a dog''s eyes!" write the Monks of New Skete in this new book celebrating our lives with our dogs. Far from getting lost, though, you might very well find what really matters most to you as you read through these soul-stirring meditations and enjoy the heartwarming photographs of dogs doing what they do best--being themselves.

Bring out the divine in your canine! Obedient, devoted, and happy -- that''s what we all want our dogs to be. Let Brother Christopher and the Monks of New Skete show you how to get there through the stories of sixteen unruly dogs who came to them with more than a few lessons to learn. In this engaging and informative companion book to the hit Animal Planet series, the Monks of New Skete, renowned masters in the art of raising and training dogs, demonstrate tried and true techniques for influencing animal behavior, showing how a caring attitude and honest communication can turn any dog into a divine canine. Featuring: The Monks Way: inspiring insights into the special New Skete training methodsTips on tackling problems: dominance, aggression, separation anxiety, and more"What if" guides when things dont go as plannedGlossary of key training techniquesStep-by-step photos and full-color illustrations of dogs in training at the New Skete monastery A must-have for anyone who loves dogs, Divine Canine offers unique and entertaining lessons that resonate far beyond the food dish and water bowl

In Rise Up With a Listening Heart, the Orthodox monks of New Skete Monastery in upstate New York offer a beautifully crafted series of meditations on daily resurrections. How do we "rise up" from loneliness, self-doubt, and fear? How do we "rise up" with laughter, a listening heart, and creativity? These monks write with a fresh depth that keeps us focused on the path that takes us ever closer to the heart of God.

The Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training German Shepherds for more than thirty years at their Cambridge, New York, monastery. Here, the Monks reflect on the amazing bond that dogs and their owners share. Celebrating this special relationship through words and images, the Monks offer a simple message: we could do worse than to learn from dogs--about ourselves, about our spirituality, and about God. With its tender message and delightful photographs, this book promises to reach beyond the page and touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.--From publisher description.

The Monks of New Skete THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY The authors of the classic guide How to Be Your Dog''s Best Friend now tell you everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy''s life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practical steps of choosing the right breed, preparing your home, caring for your new charge, and practicing basic obedience exercises, the Monks of New Skete offer clear, compassionate guidelines for raising a puppy. Renowned for breeding German shepherds, the Monks train their own beautiful dogs, and dogs of any breed, according to a unique program based on understanding canine behavior and enhancing the bond between dog and owner. This communion begins in puppyhood and is based on deep respect and affection. Improper care, poor training, or a lack of attention during the early months can lead to problem behaviors that become increasingly difficult to alter as your dog matures. By learning to gently assert your dominance from the start, you''ll build a lasting and loving relationship with your pup. This complete guide, illustrated with more than eighty black-and-white photographs, explains the stages of puppy development, how to communicate with your pup, how to begin a complete training program, and how to deal with common problems like chewing, jumping up, and paper-training. The kind of fulfillment a solid relationship with your pup can bring is demonstrated in the stories of three dogs who have assumed special places in their owners lives. The Art of Raising a Puppy is an essential source of wisdom, information, and inspiration for anyone who loves and cares for a puppy. As a community, the Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training dogs for more than twenty years. New Skete Monastery is located in Cambridge, New York.

For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog''s Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog''s Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog''s physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog''s Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog''s nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.

The bestselling authors of "How to Be Your Dog''s Best Friend" show how their strong connections with dogs and the natural world stem from the principles of monastic life. The elements of a monk''s life -- self-discipline, solitude, prayer, acts of love and forgiveness -- are pathways that anyone can follow to achieve true happiness and spiritual fulfillment.